January 4, 2013

Benefits of Fireplace Inserts

Many homeowners what to relax in front of a beautiful, crackling fire.
While that is romantic and cozy, it is also inefficient. A fireplace insert
allows you the undeniable appeal is the traditional crackling of the
fire, but it also allows you to save on heating costs. With fireplace
inserts, homeowners can now combine warming tradition and a
cost-effective way to heat their home.

With wood burning fireplace inserts
it takes 20-40% less energy to heat your home compared to before. This
is because with the same amount of heat, you spend less on fuel because
combustion is managed efficiently with a fireplace insert.

Also having a fireplace insert is convenient because don’t have to tend
to it as much as an open fire. For example, a fireplace insert designed
to distribute warmth to 1,500 square feet will burn up to 4 hours
before you need to load it with wood again.

Finally, while fireplace inserts of course cost money, experts say they are a worthy investment and will pay for themselves in just a few years.